My name is Andrew. Come and have a look inside my life and watch me share what is on my heart.

I would recommend this awesome book to any male that has
been abuse whether sexual, physically, mentally, or spiritually. I liked how this
book was written by three men who shared details about what they went through
with dealing with the horrible abuse. I especially loved how the authors also
included questions throughout the book in order to assist people in finding
their hope and healing again. I also liked how they had a little bit of room to
write the answers. They talked about the difficult emotions of angry and even
how guilt and feelings of suicide. I immensely liked how real the men was in
trying to help others find healing and strength to continue on in their journey.

My Review for Journey
to Heal:

I would recommend this book to all females who have been
abused. Men could also benefit from reading this book! I especially liked how
this book stated truths to encourage and remind readers that they aren’t alone
in their journey and also how the abuse wasn’t their fault and they couldn’t
have prevented it. The statistics shared in this book was heartbreaking and it’s
shocking to see how the number are only rising! I liked how this one contained scriptures
verses and passages the readers could engage in to help them in their healing.
I also liked how this one has a special prayers after each chapter to help
readers to grow more spiritually. I also liked the layout of the book and how
she included steps for each chapter.

“I received a review copy of Naming Our Abuse and Journey to Heal from Litfuse for this
review.”

A stunningly vulnerable look at the horrific realities of
sexual abuse and how to overcome them.

Male sexual abuse is increasingly in the news, from scandals
in the Catholic Church to exploitations at Penn State. Yet books and programs
about healing are still overwhelmingly oriented toward the female survivor of
abuse. As men who experienced childhood abuse, the authors of this book are
uniquely qualified to address the healing process of male survivors.

Using the metaphor of a car accident, Naming Our Abuse leads
the survivor from the Wreck to the Accident Report to Rehabilitation to Driving
Again. This four-step model illustrates that healing is a process to be
nurtured rather than something that can be healed in a single telling.
Following the authors' examples, readers are invited to find solidarity with
other male survivors and develop an understanding of their own wounding through
journaling exercises.

Andrew Schmutzer is a professor of biblical studies at Moody
Bible Institute (Chicago) and a graduate of Dallas Seminary (ThM) and Trinity
(PhD). He writes about integrative issues surrounding abuse, trauma, lament,
and spiritual formation and speaks regularly on issues of sexual abuse. Find
out more about Andrew on his Facebook: Andrew.Schmutzer

Daniel Gorski is a thirty-year veteran software engineer,
having worked for AT&T, Lucent Technologies, Alcatel-Lucent, and Nokia. He
earned a BS in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Illinois
and an MS in Computer Science from Kansas State University, specializing in
expert systems and software automation.

David Carlson is a special education teacher, working in the
suburbs of Chicago for the majority of his adult life. He takes great pride in
being an advocate for his students and their families, helping them to navigate
whatever challenges life may present. He is committed to encouraging and
supporting male survivors through the various stages of their healing.

A woman who was sexually abused as a child is confronted
with many internal questions: Am I worthless? Will I get past the pain? Do I
matter to God? These and similar questions can carve a deep hole in an already
wounded soul. Too often, the lies of worthlessness are believed, the pain
becomes too much to handle, and survivors find themselves making choices that
lead to more heartbreak. With over 42 million survivors (both male and female)
in the United States alone, the need for a clear path to healing is great.

Crystal Sutherland---herself a survivor of CSA---knows that
while the recovery process is complex, healing is possible with God's help. For
women who want to progress from simply coping to living abundantly, Journey to
Heal guides readers through seven essential steps to recovery found in
Scripture. Candid and open about her personal journey of healing, Crystal comes
alongside her reader as a friend who understands. Infused with biblical truths,
stories of hope from other survivors, and practical wisdom, this book leads
women to discover the life of wholeness God has for them.

Crystal M. Sutherland is a writer, speaker, ministry leader,
and mentor for survivors of sexual abuse. She has fifteen years of experience
in ministry, including women's ministry, youth ministry, worship, and Bible
teaching. She has also written and led a women's Bible study for female
survivors of sexual abuse. Her work can also be seen on her active blog.

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